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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Barking and Dagenham – Monteagle Primary School

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration32 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Barking and Dagenham College lists a fee of £471. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Monteagle Primary School. Daytime sessions run part-time over 32 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: reading and writing numbers, simple addition and subtraction, and using maths in practical situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

Entry requirements

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll read, write, and order whole numbers up to 20.
  • You'll add and subtract single-digit and two-digit numbers.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions in everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money: recognise coins and notes and work out basic totals.
  • You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices or quantities.
  • You'll use basic measuring skills, including length, weight, and time.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Monteagle Primary School. Teaching covers practical, everyday maths tasks. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel set task completed under supervised conditions. There is no coursework portfolio at this level. The test is designed to reflect real-life situations rather than abstract exam questions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Monteagle Primary School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Classroom support assistant: helps teachers and pupils day to day.
  • Nursery assistant: supports early years staff in childcare settings.
  • School administrator: handles basic admin tasks in a school office.
  • Care assistant: supports adults or children in care settings.
  • Retail assistant: works on tills and handles stock in shops.
  • Warehouse operative: picks, packs, and counts stock.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry Level 1, building on the number skills you've gained.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves toward the level needed before attempting Level 1.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step up, covering a wider range of number, measure, and data skills.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and training programmes ask for.
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